CHAPTER 484: 484 OPPORTUNITY

"Mr. Qian, did you bring your oil ticket? Sunflower oil isn’t something you come across often."

"I brought it, fifteen pounds of it."

"I doubt they’ll sell you that much at once. You and Secretary Fang should give it a try."

A quarter of an hour later, both men returned, each carrying a container of oil.

"Not bad, we got it all. This oil won’t spoil," Jiang Xinyu said with a smile.

"I’ll give you five pounds. You help me make chili oil. I don’t need all of it back, just give me half after you make it."

"Alright, such a good deal, I won’t stand on ceremony. Tomorrow I’ll ask Secretary She for a way to get some sesame seeds.

I’ll give Secretary Song and Secretary Fang each a jar."

Song Qingqing laughed, "I’ll bring the chili over to you."

Fang Xiangxue also thanked her with a smile.

Qian Jun appreciated Jiang Xinyu’s way of unconsciously handling things thoroughly. People around her spoke highly of her; she wasn’t someone who took advantage. People like her could go far.

It was nearly one o’clock, the four of them returned to the compound. The two women went to wash up, and the four of them went directly to the meeting room where they could sit and rest for a while.

The afternoon meeting was attended by two mayors and two secretaries.

The meeting didn’t conclude until four in the afternoon.

Jiang Xinyu saw several acquaintances, Shun Xueqi was one of them.

The two nodded to each other; it wasn’t the right place to talk.

Shen Xueqi had heard from Qiao Dongshan that Jiang Xinyu was back. He intended to visit her but felt it might be awkward. Before Jiang Xinyu went to college, they weren’t that close, even though they had gone out together. The girl treated him rather plainly. Now, visiting her specially seemed a bit off.

He knew Jiang Xinyu would definitely attend this meeting and heard she was now a vice factory director. It’s rare for a woman of her age to achieve such success.

Seeing her this time felt different; her features were more striking, her demeanor had changed. She gave off a comfortable vibe without any aggressive aura.

After the meeting, Shen Xueqi caught up with them, "Old Qian, Xiao Jiang."

"Director Shen, you attended the meeting too today?"

"Yes, we all did."

"Hello, Director Shen," Jiang Xinyu greeted with a smile.

"Let’s go, I’ll treat you all to dinner."

"Thank you, Director Shen, but I have plans tonight. I’ll host next time." Jiang Xinyu quickly declined, having promised Wang Ailing to do some work for her.

Qian Jun also knew that Jiang Xinyu was planning to make chili sauce today.

"Old Shen, let’s do it next time. I’m getting married on August 15th; come and join the celebration."

"Getting married? How come I never heard about this? Who’s the bride?" Shen Xueqi’s heart skipped a beat, hoping it wasn’t Jiang Xinyu.

"You haven’t met her. She works at the supply and marketing cooperative. Arrange your time; Wei Kaiyun will be back too."

"Xiao Wei is coming back too? That’s great. So the day is October 13th, right?"

"Yes, just close friends, a few tables at home."

"I’ll definitely be there. Congratulations, finally getting married, it’s not easy."

Qian Jun laughed heartily, "It’s not too late now. Alright, we’re heading back. Vice Factory Director Jiang still needs to make chili sauce for me, for the cook to use on the day."

Shen Xueqi laughed, "Alright, I’ll definitely invite you for a meal next time. Xiao Jiang has been gone for four years; my reception for her is a bit late."

"Thank you, Director Shen, there will be opportunities."

Shen Xueqi watched them drive away before going to find his bicycle.

On the way, he thought about how Qian Jun was getting married, yet Wei Kaiyun showed no signs of it. Wei Kaiyun was better off than Qian Jun in terms of looks and status.

Jiang Xinyu must be around twenty-one or twenty-two now. It’s time for her to find a partner. But what kind of person will she find? It’s hard for a capable woman to find a match.

"Jiang Xinyu, you seem to not like Shen Xueqi?"

"No, it’s just that we’re not familiar."

"Didn’t you go to Russia together? How can you be unfamiliar?"

"We didn’t interact much."

"Shen Xueqi has had a tough life, living alone now."

"What about his son?"

"He’s at school, boarding; they rarely see each other."

"With Director Shen’s favorable conditions, lots of women must want to marry him. Maybe his standards are too high?"

"He told me he’s comfortable living alone and being unrestrained."

Jiang Xinyu still remembered what happened in Shen Xueqi’s family, a poor man who had been cheated on.

Perhaps he’s afraid of being hurt if he marries again, feeling no trust in women.

Qian Jun dropped Jiang Xinyu at home and gave her a container of sunflower oil, "Tomorrow, let Secretary Fang come pick you up."

"No need, I can walk there myself. No need to trouble you to pick me up."

Jiang Xinyu carried the two oil containers into her house and started prepping.

She decided not to use the jars anymore since there were eight days left and the temperature was quite high. If she really left it in the container, it might spoil. Reluctantly, she prepared fifty jars.

Then she lit the tin stove, ready to make the chili oil.

Wang Ailing and her husband would surely come after dinner, so she used this time to have her own dinner.

She hadn’t started eating when she heard knocking at the door, "Who is it?"

"It’s me, Lv Beiguang."

"Wait a moment." Jiang Xinyu took out five meat buns and a small bowl of seafood congee from her storage. Then she went to open the door.

"Have you eaten yet?"

"Not yet."

"Then eat here. I was just about to have dinner."

"Great!"

Lv Beiguang didn’t stand on ceremony and sat straight down on the stool.

"Aren’t you going to wash your hands?"

Lv Beiguang smiled and stood up, "Seeing the delicious food made me forget to move."

The two sat down to eat, "I got a call from my friend today. Guodong and the other two are all set. Rest assured, with him there, the two girls shouldn’t face any trouble."

"That puts my mind at ease. I plan to save up my leave and take next year’s leave in advance to visit them then."

"I’m not sure if I can go during the New Year; the factory is too busy. I doubt Qian Jun would agree. If not, I’ll wait till March."

"I’ll go with you then, good to have company."

"No need, I’ll be fine. The kids are spending their first New Year away from home. If you can go then, please do, they’re still young."

Lv Beiguang didn’t say anything. He just wanted to go with Jiang Xinyu, not necessarily during the New Year.

After they finished eating, Lv Beiguang saw the setup and knew Jiang Xinyu was going to make chili sauce.

"I’ll help you with it."